National Sports

MELBOURNE, Australia — Milos Raonic stands as the lone Canadian remaining at the Australian Open.

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Two Canadian ice dancers, a couple of European buskers, and an unlikely bond.

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko admits he was nervous before stepping on the ice on Friday night. The Canucks (22-21-6) were about to take on the Buffalo Sabres (24-18-6) and he was about to play in his second-ever NHL game.

Friday's Games NHL Montreal 4 Columbus 1 Florida 3 Toronto 1 Ottawa 4 Carolina 1 N.Y.

Friday's Games NHL Montreal 4, Columbus 1 Florida 3, Toronto 1 Ottawa 4, Carolina 1 N.Y.

CALGARY — Led by Sam Bennett, it was long-awaited, much-needed big night for Calgary's secondary scorers.

LAS VEGAS — Team North America is on the board at the Continental Cup, but Team World remains in command at the annual team curling event. Team World leads 13.5 to 4.5 after winning two of three men's singles matches in the evening draw on Friday.

RALEIGH, N.C. — After their worst stretch of the season, the Ottawa Senators are beginning to play some of their best hockey.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Carey Price was terrific for the Montreal Canadiens on a night his team was outplayed for much of the game and outshot by the Columbus Blue Jackets. That's how it happens sometimes when things are going right.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Vincent Trochek's return gave the Florida Panthers the spark they desperately needed.